Perhaps trying to control the uncontrollable is foolish. But sometimes you don't know what is inside your control until you attempt to steer it. Like the child's steering wheel on the toy car of a grocery cart, illusions of power exist to fool, entertain or calm us. Lunar antics in Sagittarius suggest: Once the ruse is discovered, conserve your energy and just go along for the ride.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It's true that your road hasn't exactly been an easy one. But however you got here, it made you stronger and more unique. Let the story of your challenges fortify and fuel you instead of sour you against those who had an easier time of it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Mental rehearsal will make the day feel more familiar, doable and within your control. You'll pause before starting your adventure. You'll picture specific scenes. Be sure to imagine not just the actions, but also how success feels.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Love is risky, awkward and endlessly worthwhile. The odd compliment or ask, laughter shared in nervous voices — these are treasures. You're brave enough to risk embarrassment for connection, and that courage will echo back to you in admiration.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The longing for rest is real, but you're not running on empty. Small refuels will sustain you more than you expect. And you can be refueled by a smile, a stretch, a song or just a pause. Your soul finds the replenishment it needs.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Joy doesn't have to be huge or constant to count. It arrives in flashes. It's a private laugh, a stranger's compliment, a beautiful sky. Collect those sparks. Together, they are enough to set your spirit alight and carry you forward.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In certain kinds of encounters, timing and confidence matter more than preparation. Such a moment is coming your way, and you can win without trying too hard because the winning instinct is already in you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sometimes feeling confident takes work, but not today. It's much easier to keep yourself in high regard when the people around you are doing the same. The enthusiastic belief people have in you will play like a tailwind assisting your progress.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your body aches from effort, but it's also alive with fire. Listen to your muscles, give them kindness and know that no state is permanent. The recuperation will happen when you rest. Healing will come just as surely as fatigue does.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're easy on the senses, speaking in the tones that comfort and assure, looking the part, offering what's useful and convenient. Because of this, you're offered as much work as you need and the kind of fun you most enjoy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You've already done the work. There's no need to defend or explain it in any way. Respect and admiration are coming to you, and all you have to do is remember not to deflect them when they do. Receive your due.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When you were younger, you blurted the feeling, the answer, the need. You're no longer tempted to flood the space with information. Now your communication is measured. Others lean in and pay closer attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). We stand in circles of feeling. Pride and shame, joy and grief, regret and gratitude are all bound up together until they almost overlap. That's the human condition. You're emotionally alive and holding the paradox of life.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 26). Welcome to your Year of Genius. Intellectual sparks fly, and you'll win with ideas — in boardrooms, studios, classrooms and competitions. The world is your arena, and your wit is your superpower. More highlights: Super sweet relationships, one that will sparkle season after season, a journey you weren't planning on that opens an entire new chapter and a life hack that becomes a cornerstone of health. Scorpio and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 16, 28, 39 and 10.

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